Transfer's vocal development, "Vocalese" refers to the setting of lyrics to previously recorded instrumental compositions. With saxophonist Richie Cole, Twelve Grammy's and won two-Best Jazz Vocal Performance and Best Arrangement for Voices. "Killer Joe" builds off of an undulating synthesizer bass riff, which is the foundation for some flashy vocal soloing, copping what were originally horn parts-vocalese!
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